DESCRIPTION: The proposed MSc in Sustainable Energy focusses on the minigrid and off-grid sectors. It is a two year programme consisting of modules in engineering (electrical and mechanical), renewable energy, entrepreneurship and business development, and project management. Therefore, the proposed degree will be serviced by three departments, namely; Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Business Administration. The degree will develop design and engingeering competencies of typical mini, off grid and hybrid energy systems, entrepreneurship and business development knowledge to open up and manage business ventures in or-grid system as well as equipping students with project management skills in the context of infrastructure development and management such as work content and scope, time scheduling and phasing, resource management, budgeting and cost control, change management, information management, procurement, and legal requirements.

DEPARTMENT:

Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Business Administration.

PROPOSED DEGREE TITLES:

MSc in Sustainable Energy Access

PROJECT LEAD:

Suzgo Kaunda